[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":176},["ShallowReactive",2],{"journey:kuril-islands-life-of-the-ocean":3,"journeys:related:kuril-islands-life-of-the-ocean:3":147},{"slug":4,"status":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"excerpt":7,"seasons":8,"cover":10,"about":14,"params":17,"days":45,"stays":136,"seo":145},"kuril-islands-life-of-the-ocean","published","Kuril Islands: Life of the Ocean","A sea expedition from Kamchatka through the volcanic archipelago to Sakhalin",[9],"summer",{"src":11,"mobile":12,"alt":13},"\u002Fimages\u002Fjourneys\u002Fkuril-islands-life-of-the-ocean\u002Fcover.jpg","\u002Fimages\u002Fjourneys\u002Fkuril-islands-life-of-the-ocean\u002Fcover-mobile.jpg","Orca surfacing in the ocean in front of a volcanic island",{"paragraphs":15},[16],"BBT created this voyage to follow the marine life of the Kuril chain from island to island, rather than treat the ocean as a passage between volcanic landmarks. Eight nights in one expedition-ship cabin connect Steller sea lion haul-outs, sea otters, seabird colonies and the feeding grounds where whales and orcas may appear. Small-boat observations and island landings give way to crater bays, volcanic lakes, warm springs and basalt cliffs, with naturalists explaining how the geography of the archipelago shapes the lives of its animals.",[18,21,24,27,30,33,36,39,42],{"label":19,"value":20},"Season","July · exact sailing dates to be confirmed",{"label":22,"value":23},"Duration","10 days \u002F 9 nights",{"label":25,"value":26},"Format","Expedition group · Up to 70 guests (up to 35 twin cabins planned)",{"label":28,"value":29},"Route","Kamchatka → Northern \u002F Central \u002F Southern Kurils → Sakhalin",{"label":31,"value":32},"Airports","Yelizovo arrival \u002F Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk departure",{"label":34,"value":35},"Rhythm","Eight nights on one ship, with daily wildlife or volcanic-island focus",{"label":37,"value":38},"Physical activity","Low to moderate · Small-boat boarding; longer volcanic walks by choice",{"label":40,"value":41},"Best suited to","Groups interested in marine mammals, volcanic islands and comfortable ship-based exploration",{"label":43,"value":44},"Est. price per person","$45,800",[46,55,64,73,82,91,100,109,118,127],{"title":47,"text":48,"experience":49,"arrangements":50,"images":51},"Kamchatka Before the Voyage","A quiet arrival day introduces the marine and volcanic geography of the route.","Welcome dinner and a marine naturalist’s introduction to the Kuril chain and its wildlife.","Private transfer from Yelizovo to Kamchatka Chalet 5★ in Paratunka; thermal pool and rest.",[52],{"src":53,"alt":54},"\u002Fimages\u002Fjourneys\u002Fkuril-islands-life-of-the-ocean\u002Fday-1\u002F1.jpg","Waiter serving a salmon dish at a restaurant table",{"title":56,"text":57,"experience":58,"arrangements":59,"images":60},"Into the Pacific","The group boards one ship for the eight-night passage through the archipelago.","Sailing from Avacha Bay past the Three Brothers; small-boat observation near Russkaya Bay for sea lions, otters, birds and possible cetaceans.","Cabins with large windows or balconies and private bathrooms; meals aboard.",[61],{"src":62,"alt":63},"\u002Fimages\u002Fjourneys\u002Fkuril-islands-life-of-the-ocean\u002Fday-2\u002F1.jpg","Travellers on the deck of a ship looking at the Three Brothers rocks",{"title":65,"text":66,"experience":67,"arrangements":68,"images":69},"Alaid: A Volcano Rising from the Sea","Atlasov Island introduces the defining geological form of the Kurils.","View Alaid volcano from the ship; a planned landing at its foot with the expedition team, when conditions allow.","Guests may stay aboard; marine biologist’s briefing on northern-island wildlife.",[70],{"src":71,"alt":72},"\u002Fimages\u002Fjourneys\u002Fkuril-islands-life-of-the-ocean\u002Fday-3\u002F1.jpg","Traveller on deck looking at Alaid volcano rising from the sea",{"title":74,"text":75,"experience":76,"arrangements":77,"images":78},"Antsiferov’s Sea Lion Cliffs","A day at sea lion haul-outs links marine animals with the exposed island cliffs they use.","Pass Paramushir and explore Antsiferov from expedition boats; Steller sea lions and seabird colonies observed with naturalists.","Evening image review aboard the ship.",[79],{"src":80,"alt":81},"\u002Fimages\u002Fjourneys\u002Fkuril-islands-life-of-the-ocean\u002Fday-4\u002F1.jpg","Steller sea lions on a rock below the cliffs of Antsiferov Island",{"title":83,"text":84,"experience":85,"arrangements":86,"images":87},"Onekotan: A Lake Inside a Volcano","A volcanic caldera changes the perspective from the open sea to the island interior.","Guided landing in the area of Ring Lake and Krenitsyn volcano, where access permits.","A gentler alternative visits the bays and coastal viewpoints; sauna or pool on board.",[88],{"src":89,"alt":90},"\u002Fimages\u002Fjourneys\u002Fkuril-islands-life-of-the-ocean\u002Fday-5\u002F1.jpg","Ring Lake and Krenitsyn volcano inside a caldera on Onekotan",{"title":92,"text":93,"experience":94,"arrangements":95,"images":96},"Yankicha’s Crater Bay","The expedition enters a sheltered bay formed within an ancient volcanic crater.","Small-boat passage to Kraternaya Bay on Yankicha in the Ushishir group; shore walk near volcanic thermal features where authorised.","Volcanologist’s illustrated talk after returning aboard.",[97],{"src":98,"alt":99},"\u002Fimages\u002Fjourneys\u002Fkuril-islands-life-of-the-ocean\u002Fday-6\u002F1.jpg","Crater bay with green islets on Yankicha Island",{"title":101,"text":102,"experience":103,"arrangements":104,"images":105},"The Black Brothers: Ocean Life","The central marine day brings together the birds and mammals of the Kuril offshore ecosystem.","Boat observation around Chirpoy and Brat Chirpoev: sea lions, seabirds, otters and possible whales; naturalist-led photo opportunities.","Time allocated to watching rather than rushing onward; evening dinner and deck observation.",[106],{"src":107,"alt":108},"\u002Fimages\u002Fjourneys\u002Fkuril-islands-life-of-the-ocean\u002Fday-7\u002F1.jpg","Sea otters floating among kelp off the Black Brothers islands",{"title":110,"text":111,"experience":112,"arrangements":113,"images":114},"Iturup: White Rocks and Thermal Water","Bright volcanic rocks and natural hot water provide a different island experience after the marine outings.","Walk beside Iturup’s White Rocks and black sand; planned visit to thermal springs in the Baransky volcano area.","Return aboard for dinner and rest.",[115],{"src":116,"alt":117},"\u002Fimages\u002Fjourneys\u002Fkuril-islands-life-of-the-ocean\u002Fday-8\u002F1.jpg","Traveller walking along a black sand beach below the White Rocks of Iturup",{"title":119,"text":120,"experience":121,"arrangements":122,"images":123},"Kunashir and the Basalt Columns","The final island visit is devoted to volcanic geometry before the crossing towards Sakhalin.","Cape Stolbchaty and its columnar basalt cliffs; choice of an active volcanic walk or a gentler coastal outing.","Evening photo review and farewell dinner on the ship.",[124],{"src":125,"alt":126},"\u002Fimages\u002Fjourneys\u002Fkuril-islands-life-of-the-ocean\u002Fday-9\u002F1.jpg","Travellers walking on the basalt columns of Cape Stolbchaty",{"title":128,"text":129,"experience":130,"arrangements":131,"images":132},"Arrival on Sakhalin","The voyage ends at Korsakov, with onward transport to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.","Disembarkation after breakfast; optional time in the city or private lunch if the flight leaves in the evening.","Private vehicles to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport.",[133],{"src":134,"alt":135},"\u002Fimages\u002Fjourneys\u002Fkuril-islands-life-of-the-ocean\u002Fday-10\u002F1.jpg","Travellers disembarking from a ship onto a pier on Sakhalin",[137,141],{"name":138,"description":139,"nights":140},"Kamchatka Chalet 5★","First-night stay before joining the ship, with access to a thermal pool.",1,{"name":142,"description":143,"nights":144},"Expedition Ship","Private bathrooms, shipboard restaurant, library, lounges, sauna and pool; 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